Five Picks Up The Mentalist

Five has acquired the rights to American crime drama, The Mentalist.

Starring Golden Globe Award nominee Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant and psychic medium with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes.

Katie Keenan, Five’s deputy controller of acquisitions, said of the pickup: “Top-notch storytelling combined with a charismatic lead made The Mentalist the best show by far of the LA screenings.”

The Mentalist will air on Five and Five US from early 2009.

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